Mobile lab with test capacity of 1k/day launched

NEW DELHI: The DRDO, in collaboration with ESIC hospital at Hyderabad and private industry, has developed a mobile virology research and diagnostics laboratory (MVRDL) that can process over 1,000 samples in a day.
Launching the MVRDL through video conferencing on Thursday, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the setting up of this mobile “Bio-Safety Level-2 and Level-3 lab testing facility in a record time of 15 days” will enhance countrys capabilities in fighting Covid-19.
A DRDO official said the MVRDL, which has been built as per WHO and ICMR standards to meet international guidelines. “The MVRDL will be helpful in carrying out diagnosis of Covid-19 and also virus culturRead More – Source

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